I think that there is another aspect to our struggle with sin which, I feel, should be brought more to the surface.
In one sense, I agree with Selwyn that we should not rely on our abilities to fight our passions. It’s vital that we seek God’s power to deal successfully with these issues. As Selwyn [...]
This is one great study – it’s one that should be read a few times, with prayer, so that the central message takes root in your heart and mind.
Selwyn is addressing how we might manage our sexual desires; and covers the type of advice he used to give to people many years ago – which, were basically [...]
The best part of today’s study, for me – is the text, set for reading and meditation (John 6:60-71, NIV):
“On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? What if you [...]
I agree with Selwyn when he says: “All the major religions of the world have had their share of fanatics who, by their burning passion, are driven to extreme acts of violence. That fire within them is a terrible, destructive fire.” Those who try to justify their violence by claiming that God is on their [...]
There are three areas which I thought were of interest.
First and foremost, are the verses set for reading and meditation (Acts 4:1-12, NIV), note the highlighted verses: “The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. They were greatly [...]
Selwyn now looks at the destructive fire of fanaticism.
I thought the quote (of the reformed fanatic) was of interest, in regard to how easy, it appears to be – to lead a double life. “He said that he used to go back home (after planting bombs) and watch reports of the incidents on the television news, [...]
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We simply don’t know the explanation (re where were the other 380) as to why there were 120 people in the upper room, yet Jesus, after His resurrection, appeared to ‘more than 500 of the brothers at the same time’. Therefore, the explanation is not important – else we would have been told – there are many cases like [...]
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